OWNER’S MANUAL

WASHING
MACHINE

Before beginning installation, read these instructions carefully.

This will simplify installation and ensure that the product is installed
correctly and safely. Leave these instructions near the product after
installation for future reference.

FH4G6TDY(G)(0-9) FH2G6TDY(G)(0-9) FH4G6VDY(G)(0~9)

FH4G7TDY(G)(0-9) FH2G7TDY(G)(0-9) FH4G7VDY(G)(0~9)
FH4G6QDY(G)(0-9) FH2G6QDY(G)(0-9)
FH4G7QDY(G)(0-9) FH2G7QDY(G)(0-9)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS This manual is produced for a group of products
and may contain images or content different from
the model you purchased.
This manual is subject to revision by the
manufacturer.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................................03
Important Safety Instructions................................................................05

INSTALLATION........................................................08
Specifications.......................................................................................08
Accessories..........................................................................................08
Installation Place Requirements...........................................................09
Unpacking and Removing Shipping Bolts............................................10
Using Non-Skid Pads (Optional).......................................................... 11
Wooden Floors (Suspended Floors)..................................................... 11
Leveling the Washing Machine.............................................................12
Connecting Inlet Hose..........................................................................12
Installation of Drain Hose.....................................................................15
Electrical Connections (In the UK Only)...............................................15

OPERATION............................................................16
Using the Washing Machine.................................................................16
Sorting Iaundry.....................................................................................17
Adding Cleaning Products....................................................................18
Control Panel........................................................................................20
Programme Table.................................................................................21
Options.................................................................................................25

MAINTENANCE.......................................................27
Cleaning your Washing Machine..........................................................27
Cleaning the Water Inlet Filter..............................................................27
Cleaning the Drain Pump Filter............................................................28
Cleaning the Dispenser Drawer...........................................................29
Tub Clean (Optional)............................................................................29
Caution on Freezing During Winter......................................................30
Using the Smart Diagnosis™ Function ...............................................32

TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................33
Diagnosing Problems...........................................................................33
Error Messages....................................................................................36

WARRANTY.............................................................38
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

ENGLISH
The following safety guidelines are intended to prevent unforeseen risks or
damage from unsafe or incorrect operation of the product.
The guidelines are separated into ‘WARNING’ and ‘CAUTION’ as described
below.

This symbol is displayed to the indicate matters and operations that

can cause risk. Read the part with this symbol carefully and follow the
instructions in order to avoid risk.

WARNING - This indicates that the failure to follow the instructions

can cause serious injury or death.

CAUTION - This indicates that the failure to follow the instructions

can cause the minor injury or damage the product.

WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using
your product, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the
following.

CHILDREN IN THE HOUSEHOLD

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.

For use in Europe:

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless continuously supervised.

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GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS
WARNING
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to
minimize the risk of fire, explosion, or electric shock, or to prevent
property damage, injury to persons, or death.

••This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding

will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric
current.
••This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and
grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
••Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in risk of electric
shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to
whether the appliance is properly grounded.
••Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance. If it does not fit the outlet, have a
proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

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Important Safety Instructions
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using
your product, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the
following.
Installation
••Never attempt to operate this appliance
if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially
disassembled, or has missing or broken
parts, including a damaged cord or plug.
It can cause electric shock or injury.
••This appliance is heavy. Two or more
people may be needed to install and
move the appliance. Failure to do so
can result in injury.
••Store and install this appliance where
it will not be exposed to temperatures
below freezing or exposed to outdoor
weather conditions. Failure to do so can
result in leakage.
••Tighten the drain hose to avoid
separation. Splashing of water may
cause electric shock.
••If the supply cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer or
its service agents or similarly qualified
person in order to avoid a hazard.
••The appliance must not be installed
behind a lockable door, a sliding door
or a door with a hinge on the opposite
side to that of the tumble dryer, in such
a way that a full opening of the tumble
dryer door is restricted.
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Operation
••Do not use a sharp object like drill or pin
to press or separate an operation unit. It
can cause the electric shock or injury.
••Only an authorized repair person from
LG Electronics service centre should
disassemble, repair, or modify the
product. Improper service may cause
injury, electric shock or fire.
••Do not spray the water inside or outside
the product to clean it. Water can
damage the insulation, causing electric
shock or fire.
••Keep the area underneath and around
your appliances free of combustible
materials such as lint, paper, rags,
chemicals, etc. Improper use can cause
fire or explosion.
••Do not put living animals, such as pets
into the product. It may cause injury.
••Do not leave this appliance door open.
Children may hang on the door or crawl
inside the appliance, causing damage
or injury.
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••Never reach into this appliance while
it is operating. Wait until the drum has
completely stopped. Failure to do so
may result in injury.
••Do not put in, wash or dry articles that
have been cleaned in, washed in,
soaked in, or spotted with combustible
or explosive substances (such as
wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers,
drycleaning solvents, kerosene,
vegetable oil, cooking oil, etc.). Improper
use can cause fire or explosion.
••In case of flood, stop using the product
and contact the LG Electronics service
centre. Contact with water can cause
electric shock.
••Do not push down the door excessively,
when the appliance door is open. Doing
so may topple over the appliance and it
can cause the injury.
••Use new hose-sets supplied with the
appliance. Old hose-sets should not
be reused. Water leakage may cause
property damage.
••Do not touch the door during steam
cycles, drying or high-temperature
washing. The door surface can become
very hot. Allow the door lock to release
before opening the door. Failure to do
so may result in injury.
••Do not use inflammable gas and
combustible substances (benzene,
gasoline, thinner, petroleum, alcohol,
etc.) around the product. It may cause
explosion or fire.
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••If the drain hose or inlet hose is frozen
during winter, use it only after thawing.
Freezing may cause fire or electric
shock, and frozen parts may cause
product malfunction or reduction in
product life span.
••Keep all washing detergents, softener
and bleach away from children. These
products contain poisonous materials.
••Do not plug multiple products into
multiple socket-outlets or extension
cords. This can cause fire.
••Remove the power plug when you clean
the product. Not removing the plug may
result in electric shock or injury.
••Do not touch the power plug with wet
hands. It can cause the electric shock
or injury.
••When pulling out the power plug from
an outlet, hold the power plug, not the
cable. Damage of the cable can cause
the electric shock or injury.
••Do not bend the power cable
excessively or place a heavy object on
top of it. Damage of the power cable
can cause electric shock or fire.
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Disposal
••Before discarding an old appliance,
unplug it. Render the plug useless.
Cut off the cable directly behind the
appliance to prevent misuse.

••Dispose of the packaging material (such

as vinyl and styrofoam) away from
children. The packaging material can
suffocate a child.

••Remove the door to the washing

compartment before this appliance is
removed from service or discarded to
avoid the danger of children or small
animals getting trapped inside. Failure
to do so can result in serious injury to
persons or death.

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INSTALLATION
Specifications
Transit bolts

Power plug

Drawer

Control panel

Drum

Door

Drain hose

Drain plug

Drain pump filter

Cover cap
(Location may
vary depending on
products)

Adjustable feet

Model FH*G*VDY(G)(0-9) FH*G*TDY(G)(0~9) FH*G*QDY(G)(0-9)

Wash Capacity 9 kg 8 kg 7 kg
Power supply 220‒240 V~, 50 Hz
Size 600 mm (W) X 550 mm (D) X 850 mm (H)
Product weight 60 kg
Permissible water
0.1 - 1.0 MPa (1.0 - 10.0 kgf / cm2)
pressure

• Appearance and specifications may vary without notice to improve the quality of the product.

Accessories

Inlet hose (1EA) Spanner Elbow Bracket Caps for covering Anti–slip sheets (2EA) Tie strap
(Option: Hot (1EA)) (for securing drain hose) shipping bolt holes (Optional) (Optional)

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Installation Place Requirements
Location
0.5 cm
10 cm 2 cm 2 cm
Level floor : Allowable slope under the entire washing
machine is 1°.
Power outlet : Must be within 1.5 meters of either side
of the location of the washing machine.
•• Do not overload the outlet with more than one
appliance.
Additional Clearance : For the wall, 10 cm: rear
/2 cm: right & left side
•• Do not place or store laundry products on top of the
washing machine at any time.
•• These products may damage the finish or controls.
Positioning
•• Install the washing machine on a flat hard floor.
•• Make sure that air circulation around the washing
machine is not impeded by carpets, rugs, etc.
•• Never try to correct any unevenness in the floor with
pieces of wood, cardboard or similar materials under
the washing machine.
•• If it is impossible to avoid positioning the washing
machine next to a gas cooker or coal burning
insulation (85x60 cm) covered with aluminum foil on
the side facing the cooker or stove must be inserted
between the two appliances.
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•• Do not install your washing machine in rooms where
freezing temperatures may occur. Frozen hoses may
burst under pressure. The reliability of the electronic
control unit may be impaired at temperatures below
freezing point.
•• Please ensure that when the washing machine is
installed, it is easily accessible for an engineer in the
event of a breakdown.
•• With the washing machine installed, adjust all four feet
using the transit bolt spanner provided to ensure the
appliance is stable, and a clearance of approximately
5 mm is left between the top of the washing machine
and the underside of any work-top.
•• This equipment is not designed for maritime use or for
use in mobile installations such as caravans, aircraft
etc.
Electrical Connection
•• Do not use an extension cord or double adapter.
•• Always unplug the washing machine and turn off the
water supply after use.
•• Connect the washing machine to an earthed socket in
accordance with current wiring regulations.
•• The washing machine must be positioned so that the
plug is easily accessible.
•• Repairs to the washing machine must only be carried
out by qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by
inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious
malfunctioning. Contact your local service centre.
•• If the washing machine is delivered in winter and
temperatures are below freezing, place the washing
machine at room temperature for a few hours before
putting it into operation.
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Unpacking and Removing 3 Install the hole caps.

Shipping Bolts •• Locate the hole caps included in the accessory

1 Lift the washing machine off the foam base.
•• After removing the carton and shipping material,
lift the washing machine off the foam base. Make
sure the tub support comes off with the base
and is not stuck to the bottom of the washing
machine.
•• If you must lay the washing machine down to
remove the carton base, always protect the side
of the washing machine and lay it carefully on
its side. DO NOT lay the washing machine on its
front or back.
pack and install them in the shipping bolt holes.
Cap
NOTE
•• Save the bolt assemblies for future use. To
prevent damage to internal components, DO NOT
transport the washing machine without reinstalling
the shipping bolts.
•• Failure to remove shipping bolts and retainers
may cause severe vibration and noise, which
can lead to permanent damage to the washing
machine. The cord is secured to the back of the
washing machine with a shipping bolt to help
prevent operation with shipping bolts in place.

Tub Support Carton base

(Optional)

2 Remove the bolt assemblies.

•• Starting with the bottom two shipping bolts, use
the spanner (included) to fully loosen all shipping
bolts by turning them counterclockwise. Remove
the bolt assemblies by wiggling them slightly
while pulling them out.
Retainer

Shipping
bolt

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Using Non-Skid Pads (Optional) Wooden Floors (Suspended
If you install the washing machine on a slippery surface, Floors)
it may move because of excessive vibration. Incorrect
•• Wooden floors are particularly susceptible to vibration.
leveling may cause malfunction through noise and
•• To prevent vibration we recommend you place rubber
vibration. If this occurs, install the non-skid pads under
cups at least 15 mm thick of the each foot of the
the leveling feet and adjust the level.
washing machine, secured to at least two floor beams
1 Clean the floor to attach the non-skid pads.
with screws.
•• Use a dry rag to remove and clean foreign
objects and moisture. If moisture remains, the
Rubber Cup
non-skid pads may slip.

2 Adjust the level after placing the washing machine

in the installation area.
•• If possible install the washing machine in one of the
3 Place the adhesive side of the non-skid pad on the corners of the room, where the floor is more stable.
floor. •• Fit the rubber cups to reduce vibration.
•• It is most effective to install the non-skid pads •• You can obtain rubber cups (p/no.4620ER4002B) from
under the front legs. If it is difficult to place the the LG Service Centre.
pads under the front legs, place them under the
back legs. NOTE
This side up •• Proper placement and leveling of the washing
machine will ensure long, regular, and reliable
operation.
Adhesive side
•• The washing machine must be 100% horizontal
and stand firmly in position.
•• It must not ‘Seesaw’ across corners under the
load.
•• The installation surface must be clean, free from
floor wax and other lubricant coatings.
•• Do not let the feet of the washing machine get
wet. Failure to do so may cause vibration or noise.

4 Ensure the washing machine is level.

•• Push or rock the top edges of the washing
machine gently to make sure that the washing
machine does not rock. If the washing machine
rocks, level the washing machine again.

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Leveling the Washing Machine
If the floor is uneven, turn the adjustable feet as required
(Do not insert pieces of wood etc. under the feet). Make
sure that all four feet are stable and resting on the floor
and then check that the appliance is perfectly level (Use
a spirit level).
•• Once the washing machine is level, tighten the lock
nuts up towards the base of the washing machine. All
lock nuts must be tightened.
Connecting Inlet Hose
•• Water supply pressure must be between 0.1 MPa and
1.0 MPa (1.0‒10.0 kgf/cm2).
•• Do not strip or crossthread when connecting inlet hose
to the valve.
•• If the water supply pressure is more than 1.0 MPa, a
decompression device should be installed.
•• Periodically check the condition of the hose and
replace the hose if necessary.

Checking Rubber Seal Inlet Hose

Raise Lower Two rubber seals are supplied with the water inlet hoses.
They are used for preventing water leaks. Make sure the
Lock Nut connection to taps is sufficiently tight.

Tighten all 4
locknuts securely

•• Diagonal Check
When pushing down the edges of the washing
machine top plate diagonally, the washing machine Hose connector
should not move up and down at all (Check both Rubber seal
directions). If the washing machine rocks when
pushing the machine top plate diagonally, adjust the
feet again.

NOTE
•• Timber or suspended type flooring may contribute
to excessive vibration and unbalance. Hose connector
Rubber seal
•• If the washing machine is installed on a raised
platform, it must be securely fastened in order to
eliminate the risk of falling off.

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Connecting Hose to Water Tap
Connecting screw-type hose to tap with thread
Screw the hose connector onto the water supply tap.
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4 Push the inlet hose vertically upwards so that the
rubber seal within the hose can adhere completely
to the tap and then tighten it by screwing it to the
right.

Plate

Inlet hose

Connecting one touch type hose to tap without

Connecting screw-type hose to tap without thread
thread
1 Unscrew the adapter ring plate and loose the four

1 Loose the four fixing screws. fixing screws.

Upper Rubber
connector seal

Ring plate

Fixing screw
2 Remove the guide plate if the tap is too large to fit
the adapter.
2 Remove the guide plate if the tap is too large to fit
the adapter.
Guide plate

Guide plate

3 Push the adapter onto the end of the tap so that

3 Push the adapter onto the end of the tap so that
the rubber seal forms a watertight connection.
Tighten the four fixing screws.
the rubber seal forms a watertight connection.
Tighten the adapter ring plate and the four fixing
screws.

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4 Pull the connector latch plate down, push the inlet
hose onto the adapter, and release the connector
latch plate. Make sure the adapter locks into place.
Latch plate
NOTE
•• After connecting the inlet hose to the water
tap, turn on the water tap to flush out foreign
substances (dirt, sand, sawdust, etc.) in the water
lines. Let the water drain into a bucket, and check
the water temperature.
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Connecting Hose to Washing Machine
Make sure that there are no kinks in the hose and that
they are not crushed.
When your washing machine has two valves.
•• The Inlet hose with the red connector is for the hot
water tap.
NOTE
•• After completing connection, if water leaks from
the hose, repeat the same steps.
Use the most conventional type of tap for the
water supply. In case the tap is square or too big,
remove the guide plate before inserting the tap
into the adaptor.
Using the horizontal tap
Horizontal tap
Extension tap
Square tap
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Installation of Drain Hose Electrical Connections (In the UK
•• The drain hose should not be placed higher than 100 Only)
cm above the floor. Water in the washing machine
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
may not drain or may drain slowly.
with the following code:
•• Securing the drain hose correctly will protect the floor
Green and Yellow: Earth
from damage due to water leakage.
Blue: Neutral
•• If the drain hose is too long, do not force it back into
Brown: Live
the washing machine. This will cause abnormal noise.
This appliance must be earthed.
Green and
about 100 cm
Yellow (Earth)
Brown (Live) Fuse
about 145 cm Blue (Neutral)

Cord grip
max. 100 cm


about 105 cm

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this

apparatus may not correspond with the coloured
•• When installing the drain hose to a sink, secure it
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed
tightly with string.
as follows:
•• Securing the drain hose correctly will protect the floor
The green and yellow wire must be connected to the
from damage due to water leakage.
terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or
by the earth symbol ( ) or coloured Green or Green
and Yellow.
The blue wire must be connected to the terminal which
is marked with the letter N or coloured Black.
The brown wire must be connected to the terminal which
is marked with the letter L or coloured Red.
If a 13 amp (BS 1363) plug is used, fit a 13 amp BS
1362 fuse.
Laundry tub
Hose
retainer
max. 100 cm
max. 100 cm

Tie strap

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OPERATION
Using the Washing Machine 4 Choose the desired washing cycle.

Before the first wash, select a cycle (Cotton 60 °C, add
a half load of detergent), allow the washing machine
to wash without clothing. This will remove residue and
water from the drum that may have been left during
manufacturing.
•• Press the Cycle button repeatedly or turn the
cycle selector knob until the desired cycle is
selected.

1 Sort laundry and load items.

•• Sort laundry by fabric type, soil level, colour and
load size as needed. Open the door and load
items into the washing machine.
5 Begin cycle.
•• Press the Start/Pause button to begin the cycle.
The washing machine will agitate briefly without
water to measure the weight of the load. If the
Start/Pause button is not pressed within 5
minutes, the washing machine will shut off and
all settings will be lost.

2 Add cleaning products and/or detergent and

softener.
•• Add the proper amount of detergent to the
detergent dispenser drawer. If desired, add
bleach or fabric softener to the appropriate areas
of the dispenser.
6 End of cycle.
•• When the cycle is finished, a melody will sound.
Immediately remove your clothing from the
washing machine to reduce wrinkling. Check
around the door seal when removing the load for
small items that may be caught in the seal.

3 Turn on the washing machine.

•• Press the Power button to turn ON the washing
machine.

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Sorting Iaundry 3 Caring before loading.
•• Combine large and small items in a load. Load
1 Look for a care label on your clothes.
large items first.
•• This will tell you about the fabric content of your
•• Large items should not be more than half the
garment and how it should be washed.
total wash load. Do not wash single items. This
•• Symbols on the care labels.
may cause an unbalanced load. Add one or two
Wash temperature similar items.
Normal machine wash •• Check all pockets to make sure that they are
empty. Items such as nails, hair clips, matches,
Permanent press
pens, coins and keys can damage both your
Delicate washing machine and your clothes.

Hand wash

Do not wash

•• Close zippers, hooks and strings to make sure

2 Sorting laundry.
that these items don’t snag on other clothes.
•• To get the best results, sort clothes into loads
that can be washed with the same wash cycle. •• Pre-treat dirt and stains by brushing a small
amount of detergent dissolved water onto stains
•• Different fabrics need to be washed at varying
to help lift dirt.
temperatures and spin speeds.
•• Check the folds of the flexible gasket (gray) and
•• Always sort dark colours from pale colours and
remove any small articles.
whites. Wash separately as dye and lint transfer
can occur causing discolouration of white and •• Check inside the drum and remove any items
from a previous wash.
pale garments. If possible, do not wash heavily
soiled items with lightly soiled ones.
–– Soil (Heavy, Normal, Light)
Separate clothes according to amount of soil.
–– Colour (White, Lights, Darks)
Separate white fabrics from coloured fabrics.
–– Lint (Lint producers, Collectors)
•• Remove any clothing or items from the flexible
Wash lint producers and lint collectors
gasket to prevent clothing and gasket damage.
separately.

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Adding Cleaning Products NOTE
•• Do not let the detergent harden.
Detergent Dosage Doing so may lead to blockages, poor rinse
•• Detergent should be used according to the instruction performance or odour.
of the detergent manufacturer and selected according •• Full load : According to manufacturer’s
to type, colour, soiling of the fabric and washing recommendation.
temperature. •• Part load : 3/4 of the normal amount
•• If too much detergent is used, too many suds can •• Minimum load : 1/2 of full load
occur and this will result in poor washing results or
cause heavy load to the motor.
•• If you wish to use liquid detergent follow the guidelines
provided by the detergent manufacturer. Adding Detergent and Fabric Softener
•• You can pour liquid detergent directly into the
main detergent drawer if you are starting the cycle Adding detergent
immediately. •• Main wash only →
•• Do not use liquid detergent if you are using Time •• Pre wash+Main wash →
delay, or if you have selected Pre Wash, as the liquid
may harden. NOTE
•• Too much detergent, bleach or softener may
•• If too many suds occur, reduce the detergent amount.
cause an overflow.
•• Detergent usage may need to be adjusted for water
•• Be sure to use the appropriate amount of
temperature, water hardness, size and soil level of the
detergent.
load. For best results, avoid oversudsing.
•• Refer to the label of the clothes, before chooseing the
detergent and water temperature: Adding fabric softener
•• When using the washing machine, use designated
detergent for each type of clothing only: •• Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Overfilling can
cause early dispensing of the fabric softener, which
–– General powdered detergents for all types of fabric
may stain clothes. Close the dispenser drawer slowly.
–– Powdered detergents for delicate fabric
–– Liquid detergents for all types of fabric or
designated detergents only for wool
•• For better washing performance and whitening, use
detergent with the general powdered bleach.
•• Detergent is flushed from the dispenser at the
beginning of the cycle.

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•• Do not leave the fabric softener in the detergent Using tablet
drawer for more than 2 days (Fabric softener may
harden). 1 Open the door and put tablets into the drum.

•• Softener will automatically be added during the last

rinse cycle.
•• Do not open the drawer when water is being supplied.
•• Solvents (benzene, etc) should not be used.

NOTE
•• Do not pour fabric softener directly on the clothes.
2 Load the laundry into the drum and close the door.

Adding water softener

•• A water softener, such as Anti-limescale (e.g. Calgon)

can be used to cut down on the use of detergent in
extremely hard water areas. Dispense according to
the amount specified on the packaging. First add
detergent and then the water softener.
•• Use the quantity of detergent required for soft water.

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Control Panel

Power button Programme Dial

•• Press the Power button to turn the washing •• Programmes are available according to laundry
machine on. type.
•• Press and hold the Power button for 1 second •• Lamp will light up to indicate the selected
to turn the washing machine off. programme.

Start/Pause button Options

•• This Start/Pause button is used to start the •• This allows you to select an additional cycle
wash cycle or pause the wash cycle. and will light when selected.

•• If a temporary stop of the wash cycle is needed, •• Use these buttons to select the desired cycle
press the Start/Pause button. options for the selected cycle.

Display
•• The display shows the settings, estimated
time remaining, options, and status messages.
When the product is turned on, the default
settings in the display will illuminate.
•• The display shows estimate time remaining.
While the size of the load is being calculated
automatically, blinking or ‘Detecting’
appears.

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Programme Table
Washing Programme

Proper Maximum
Programme Description Fabric Type
Temp. Load

Provides better performance by 40°C

Cotton Coloured fast garments (shirts,
combining various drum motions. (Cold to 95°C)
nightdresses, pajamas, etc)
Rating
Provides optimised washing and normally soiled cotton load
(underwear). 60°C
Cotton Large performance for large amount of
(Cold to 60°C)
laundry with less energy consumption.

This cycle is suitable for casual shirts 40°C

Easy Care polyamide, acrylic, polyester
that do not need ironing after washing. (Cold to 60°C)
Less than
Various kind of fabrics except special 3.0 kg
Enables various fabrics to be washed 40°C
Mix garments (silk/delicate, sports wear,
simultaneously. (Cold to 40°C)
dark clothes, wool, duvet/curtains).

Baby Steam Remove solid and protein stain and Less than
Lightly soiled baby wear 60°C
Care provide better rinse performance 4.0 kg

Helps to remove allergens such as Cotton, underwear, sheets and baby Less than
Allergy Care 60°C
house mites, pollen and cat fur. clothes 2.0 kg

Enhances washing performance by Heavily stained cotton clothes,

Steam Cotton 40°C Rating
steam. underwear

This cycle is for sportswear like Coolmax, Gore-tex, fleece and 40°C
Sports Wear
walking and running suits. Sympatex. (Cold to 40°C)

This cycle is for delicate clothes such 20°C

Delicate Delicate, easily damaged laundry.
as underwear, blouse, etc. (Cold to 40°C)
Less than
Enable to wash wool fabrics. 2.0 kg
Machine washable woolens with 40°C
Wool (Please use detergent for
pure new wool only. (Cold to 40°C)
machinewashable woolens).

This cycle provides fast washing

Colored laundry which is lightly 20°C
Quick 30 time for small loads and lightly soiled
soiled fast. (Cold to 40°C)
clothes.

Cotton and mix fabrics.

Within 60mins provide better washing 60°C Less than
Intensive 60 (Special PROGRAM within 60 mins
performance and energy efficiency. (Cold to 60°C) 4.0 kg
for normally soiled laundry).

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 Proper Maximum
Programme Description Fabric Type
Temp. Load

Use for laundy that need rinsing only

Normal fabrics which can be
Rinse+Spin or to add rinse-added fabric softener - Rating
washable.
to laundry.

• Water Temperature: Select the appropriate water temperature for chosen wash cycle. Always follow garment
manufacturer’s care label or instructions when washing.

NOTE
• Neutral detergent is recommended.

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Extra Options

Programme Time Delay Medic Rinse Pre Wash Intensive Crease Care

Cotton ● ● ● ● ●
Cotton Large ● ● ● ● ●
Easy Care ● ● ● ● ●
Mix ● ● ● ● ●
Baby Steam Care ● ●** ● ●
Allergy Care ● ● ● ●
Steam Cotton ● ● ● ●
Sports Wear ● ● ●
Delicate ● ● ●
Wool ● ●
Quick 30 ● ● ●
Intensive 60 ● ●* ●
Rinse+Spin ● ●
* : This option is automatically included in the cycle and can not be deleted.
** : This option is automatically included in the cycle and can be deleted.

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Operating Data

Max RPM
Programme
FH4* FH2*

Cotton 1400 1200

Cotton Large 1400 1200

Easy Care 800 800

Mix 1400 1200

Baby Steam Care 800 800

Allergy Care 1400 1200

Steam Cotton 1400 1200

Sports Wear 800 800

Delicate 800 800

Wool 800 800

Quick 30 1400 1200

Intensive 60 1400 1200

Rinse+Spin 1400 1200

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Options Crease Care

Medic Rinse If you want to prevent creasing, select Crease Care

option.
For best results or for cleaner rinsing. This allows the
final rinse to be heated to 40 degrees. 1 Press the Power button.

1 Press the Power button.

2 Select a washing programme.

2 Select a washing programme.

3 Press the Crease Care button.

3 Press the Medic Rinse button.

4 Press the Start/Pause button.

4 Press the Start/Pause button.

Time Delay
Pre Wash
You can set a time delay so that the washing machine
If the laundry is heavily soiled, the Pre Wash cycle is will start automatically and finish after a specified time
recommended. interval.

1 Press the Power button. 1 Press the Power button.

2 Select a washing programme. 2 Select a washing programme.

3 Press the Pre Wash button. 3 Press the Time Delay button and set time required.

4 Press the Start/Pause button. 4 Press the Start/Pause button.

NOTE
•• The delay time is the time to the end of the
programme, not the start. The actual running time
Intensive may vary due to water temperature, wash load
If the laundry is normal and heavily soiled, Intensive and other factors.
option is effective.

1 Press the Power button.

2 Select a cycle.

3 Press the Intensive button.

4 Press the Start/Pause button.

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Spin Child Lock
•• Spin speed level can be selected by pressing the Spin Select this function to lock the buttons on the control
button repeatedly. assembly to prevent tampering.
•• Spin Only
Locking the control panel
1 Press the Power button.

1 Press and hold the Medic Rinse and Pre Wash

2 Press the Spin button to select RPM. button for 3 seconds.

3 Press the Start/Pause button. 2 A beeper will sound, and ‘ ’ will appear on the
display.
NOTE When the child lock is set, all buttons are locked
•• When you select ‘No Spin’, it will still rotate for a except the Power button.
short time to drain quickly.
NOTE
•• Turning off the power will not reset the child lock
function. You must deactivate child lock before
you can access any other functions.
Rinse
Rinse Hold Unlocking the control panel
The cycle is paused until start button is pressed again Press and hold the Medic Rinse and Pre Wash button
when rinse is finished. for 3 seconds.
•• A beeper will sound and the remaining time for the
current programme will reappear on the display.

Temp.
The Temp. button selects the wash and rinse Beep On / Off
temperature combination for the selected cycle. Press
this button until the desired setting is lit. All rinses use 1 Press the Power button.

cold tap water.

•• Select the water temperature suitable for the type of 2 Press the Start/Pause button.

load you are washing. Follow the garment fabric care

labels for best results. 3 Press and hold the Time Delay and Crease Care
button simultaneously for 3 seconds to set the
Beep on/off function.

NOTE
•• Once the Beep on/off function is set, the setting is
memorized even after the power is turned off.
•• If you want to turn the Beeper off, simply repeat
this process.

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MAINTENANCE
WARNING
•• Unplug the washing machine before cleaning to
avoid the risk of electric shock. Failure to follow
this warning may result in serious injury, fire,
electric shock, or death.
•• Never use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or
solvents to clean the washing machine. They may
damage the finish.
Cleaning your Washing Machine
Care After Wash
•• After the cycle is finished, wipe the door and the inside
of the door seal to remove any moisture.
•• Leave the door open to dry the drum interior.
•• Wipe the body of the washing machine with a dry cloth
to remove any moisture.
Cleaning the Exterior
Proper care of your washing machine can extend its life.
Door:
•• Wash with a damp cloth on the outside and inside and
then dry with a soft cloth.
Exterior:
•• Immediately wipe off any spills.
•• Wipe with a damp cloth.
•• Do not press the surface or the display with sharp
objects.
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Care and Cleaning of the Interior
•• Use a towel or soft cloth to wipe around the washing
machine door opening and door glass.
•• Always remove items from the washing machine as
soon as the cycle is complete. Leaving damp items
in the washing machine can cause wrinkling, colour
transfer, and odour.
•• Run the Tub Clean cycle once a month (or more often
if needed) to remove detergent buildup and other
residue.
Cleaning the Water Inlet Filter
•• Turn off the stopclock if the washing machine is to be
left for any length of time (e.g. holiday), especially if
there is no floor drain (gully) in the immediate vicinity.
•• ‘ ’ icon will be displayed on the control panel when
water is not entering the detergent drawer.
•• If water is very hard or contains traces of lime deposit,
the water inlet filter may become clogged. It is
therefore a good idea to clean it occasionally.
1 Turn off the water tap and unscrew the water inlet
hose.
2 Clean the filter using a hard bristle brush.
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Cleaning the Drain Pump Filter 4 After cleaning, turn the pump filter and insert the
drain plug.
•• The drain filter collects threads and small objects left
in the laundry. Check regularly that the filter is clean to
ensure smooth running of your washing machine.
•• Allow the water to cool down before cleaning the drain
pump, carrying out emergency emptying, or opening
the door in an emergency.

1 Open the cover cap and pull out the hose.

5 Close the cover cap.

2 Unplug the drain plug and open the filter by turning

it to the left. CAUTION
2 Container to •• First drain using the drain hose and then open the
collect the
drained water. pump filter to remove any threads or objects.
•• Be careful when draining, as the water may be
hot.

3 Remove any extraneous matter from the pump

filter.

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Cleaning the Dispenser Drawer
Detergent and fabric softener may build up in the
dispenser drawer. Remove the drawer and inserts and
check for buildup once or twice a month.
1 Remove the detergent dispenser drawer by pulling
it straight out until it stops.
•• Press down hard on the disengage button and
remove the drawer.
2 Remove the inserts from the drawer.
•• Rinse the inserts and the drawer with warm
water to remove buildup from laundry products.
Use only water to clean the dispenser drawer.
Dry the inserts and drawer with a soft cloth or
towel.
3 To clean the drawer opening, use a cloth or small,
non-metal brush to clean the recess.
•• Remove all residue from the upper and lower
parts of the recess.
4 Wipe any moisture off the recess with a soft cloth
or towel.
5 Return the inserts to the proper compartments and
replace the drawer.
ENGLISH
Tub Clean (Optional)
Tub Clean is a special cycle to clean the inside of the
washing machine.
A higher water level is used in this cycle at higher spin
speed. Perform this cycle regularly.
1 Remove any clothing or items from the washing
machine and close the door.
2 Open the dispenser drawer and add Anti limescale
(e.g. Calgon) to the main wash compartment.
3 Close the dispenser drawer slowly.
4 Power On and then press and hold Intensive and
Crease Care button for 3 seconds. Then ‘ ’ will
be displayed on the display.
5 Press the Start/Pause button to start.
6 After the cycle is complete, leave the door open to
allow the washing machine door opening, flexible
gasket and door glass to dry.
CAUTION
•• If there is a child, be careful not to leave the door
open for too long.
NOTE
•• Do not add any detergent to the detergent
compartments. Excessive suds may generate and
leak from the washing machine.
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Caution on Freezing During •• After closing the tap, disconnect the cold inlet hose
from the tap, and remove water while keeping the
Winter hose facing downwards.
•• When frozen, the product does not operate normally.
Make sure to install the product where it will not freeze
during winter.
•• In case the product must be installed outside on a Cold inlet
porch or in other outdoor conditions, make sure to hose

check the following.

How to Keep the Product from Freezing

•• After washing, remove water remaining inside the Check for Freezing
pump completely with the opening hose plug used for
•• If water does not drain when opening the hose plug
removal of residual water. When the water is removed
used for removal of residual water, check the drainage
completely, close the hose plug used for removal of
unit.
residual water and cover cap.

Drain plug

Drain plug Cover cap Cover cap

•• Hang down drain hose to pull out water inside the •• Turn the power on, select Rinse and Spin, and press
hose completely. the Start/Pause button.

Drain hose Drain hose

Detergent drawer

CAUTION NOTE
•• When the drain hose is installed in a curved •• Check that water is coming into the detergent
shape, the inner hose may freeze. drawer while rinsing, and water is draining through
the drain hose while spinning.

•• When ‘ ’ is shown in display window while the

product is in operation, check water supply unit and
drainage unit (Some models do not have an alarm
function that indicates freezing).

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How to Handle Freezing
•• Make sure to empty the drum, pour warm water of
50–60 °C up to the rubber part inside the drum, close
the door, and wait for 1–2 hours.
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•• When water is removed completely from the drum,
close the hose plug used for removal of residual
water, select Rinse and Spin, and press the Start/
Pause button.

50‒60 °C Drain hose

Detergent drawer

NOTE
•• Check that water is coming into the detergent
CAUTION
drawer while rinsing, and water is draining through
•• Do not use boiling water. It may cause burns or the drain hose while spinning.
damage to the product.
•• When water supply problems occur, take the following
•• Open the cover cap and hose plug used for removal measures.
of residual water to extract water completely.
–– Turn off the tap, and thaw out the tap and both
connection areas of inlet hose of the product using
a hot water cloth.
–– Take out inlet hose and immerse in warm water
Drain plug
below 50–60 °C.

Cover cap

NOTE
•• If when water does not drain, this means the ice is
Inlet hose
not melted completely. Wait more. 50‒60 °C

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Using the Smart Diagnosis™ 5 Once the countdown is over and the tones have
stopped, resume your conversation with the call
Function
centre agent, who will then be able to assist you
Use this function if you need an accurate diagnosis using the information transmitted for analysis.
by an LG Electronics service centre when the product
NOTE
malfunctions or fails. Use this function only to contact
•• The Smart Diagnosis™ function depends on the
the service representative, not during normal operation.
local call quality.
1 Press the Power button to turn on the washing
•• The communication performance will improve and
machine. Do not press any other buttons or turn
you can receive better service if you use the home
the cycle selector knob.
phone.

2 When instructed to do so by the call centre, place •• If the Smart Diagnosis™ data transfer is poor due
the mouthpiece of your phone close to the Power to poor call quality, you may not receive the best
button. Smart Diagnosis™ service.

Max
m
10 m

3 Press and hold the Temp. button for 3 seconds,

while holding the phone mouthpiece to the icon or
Power button.
4 Keep the phone in place until the tone transmission
has finished. Time remaining for data transfer is
displayed.
•• For best results, do not move the phone while
the tones are being transmitted.
•• If the call centre agent is not able to get an
accurate recording of the data, you may be
asked to try again.

LG Electronics
service centre

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TROUBLESHOOTING
•• Your washing machine is equipped with an automatic error-monitoring system to detect and diagnose problems at
an early stage. If your washing machine does not function properly or does not function at all, check the following
before you call for service:
Diagnosing Problems
Symptoms
Rattling and clanking
noise
Thumping sound
Vibrating noise
Water leaks
Oversudsing
Water does not enter
washing machine or it
enters slowly
Water in the washing
machine does not drain
or drains slowly
Reason
Foreign objects such as coins
or safety pins may be in drum or
pump.
Heavy wash loads may produce a
thumping sound. This is usually
normal.
Have all the transit bolts and tub
support been removed?
Are all the feet resting firmly on
the ground?
Inlet hoses or drain hose are
loose at tap or washing machine.
House drain pipes are clogged.
Water supply is not adequate in
that location.
Water supply tap is not
completely open.
Water inlet hose(s) are kinked.
The filter of the inlet hose(s)
clogged.
Drain hose is kinked or clogged.
The drain filter is clogged.
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Solution
•• Stop washing machine, check drum and
drain filter.
•• If noise continues after washing machine
is restarted, call your authorised service
centre.
•• If sound continues, washing machine
is probably out of balance. Stop and
redistribute wash load.
•• If not removed during installation, refer
to Installation guide for removing transit
bolts.
•• Wash load may be unevenly distributed
in drum. Stop washing machine and
rearrange wash load.
•• Check and tighten hose connections.
•• Unclog drain pipe. Contact plumber if
necessary.
•• Too much detergent or unsuitable
detergent may cause excessive foaming
which may result in water leaks.
•• Check another tap in the house.
•• Fully open tap.
•• Straighten hose.
•• Check the filter of the inlet hose.
•• Clean and straighten the drain hose.
•• Clean the drain filter.
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 Symptoms Reason Solution

Electrical power cord may not be

plugged in or connection may be •• Make sure plug fits tightly in wall outlet.
loose.

Washing machine does •• Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do

House fuse blown, circuit breaker
not start not increase fuse capacity. If problem is
tripped,or a power outage has
a circuit overload, have it corrected by a
occurred.
qualified electrician.

Water supply tap is not turned on. •• Turn on water supply tap.

•• Close the door and press the Start/Pause

button. After pressing the Start/Pause
button, it may take a few moments before
Washing machine will the washing machine begins to spin. The
Check that the door is firmly shut.
not spin door must be locked before spin can be
achieved. Add 1 or 2 similar items to help
balance the load. Rearrange load to allow
proper spinning.

•• Once washing machine has started,

the door cannot be opened for safety
Door does not open reasons. Check if the ‘Door Lock’ icon is
illuminated. You can safely open the door
after the ‘Door Lock’ icon turns off.

•• The washing time may vary by the

amount of laundry, water pressure, water
Wash cycle time temperature and other usage conditions.
delayed If an imbalance is detected or if the suds
removing programme is on, the wash time
will increase.

•• Follow softener guidelines to ensure

Fabric softener Too much softener may cause an
appropriate amount is used. Do not
overflow overflow.
exceed the maximum fill line.

Softeners dispensed •• Close the dispenser drawer slowly. Do not

too early open the drawer during the wash cycle.

•• Do not overload. Check that the washing

machine is draining properly to extract
Dry problem Does not dry adequate water from the load. Clothes
load is too small to tumble properly. Add a
few towels.

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Symptoms Possible Cause Solution

•• It is the normal odor of new rubber and

This odor is caused by the rubber
will disappear after the machine has been
attached to the washing machine.
run a few times.

If the rubber door gasket and •• Be sure to clean the gasket and door
door seal area are not cleaned seal regularly and check under the door
regularly, odors can occur from seal for small items when unloading the
mold or foreign substances. washer.

Odors can occur if foreign

•• Be sure to clean the drainage pump filter
substances are left in the
regularly.
drainage pump filter.

Odors can occur if the drainage

Odor
hose is not properly installed,
causing siphoning (water
flowing back inside the washing
machine).
•• When installing the drainage hose, be
sure that it doesn’t become kinked or
blocked.

Using the dry function, odors can

occur from lint and other laundry
•• This is not a malfunction.
matter sticking to the heater.
(Dryer model only)

A particular odor can occur from

•• The odor will disappear after a short
drying wet clothes with hot air.
while.
(Dryer model only)

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Error Messages
Symptoms Reason Solution

Water supply is not adequate in

•• Check another tap in the house.
area.

Water supply taps are not

•• Fully open tap.
completely open.

Water inlet hose(s) are kinked. •• Straighten hose(s).

The filter of the inlet hose(s) are

•• Check the filter of the inlet hose.
clogged.

If water leakage occurred in

the inlet hose, indicator ‘ ’ will
become red.

•• May vary depending on the model.

Drain hose is kinked or clogged. •• Clean and straighten the drain hose.

The drain filter is clogged. •• Clean the drain filter.

•• Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance

Load is too small.
the load.

•• Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance

Load is out of balance.
the load.

The appliance has an imbalance

detection and correction system.
If individual heavy articles are
loaded (e.g. bath mat, bath •• Rearrange load to allow proper spinning.
robe, etc.) this system may stop
spinning or even interrupt the
spin cycle altogether.

If the laundry is still too wet at

the end of the cycle, add smaller
•• Rearrange load to allow proper spinning.
articles of laundry to balance the
load and repeat the spin cycle.

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Symptoms Reason Solution

•• Close the door completely.

Ensure door is not open. If ‘ , , ’ is not released, call for
service.

•• Unplug the power plug and call for

service.

•• Close the water tap.

Water overfills due to the faulty
•• Unplug the power plug.
water valve.
•• Call for service.

•• Close the water tap.

Water level sensor has
•• Unplug the power plug.
malfunctioned.
•• Call for service.

•• Allow the washing machine to stand for

Over load in motor. 30 minutes to allow the motor to cool,
then restart the cycle.

Water leaks. •• Call for service.

•• Turn the tap on. If ' ' is not released,

Check water supply.
unplug power plug and call for service.

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WARRANTY
This limited warranty does not cover:
•• Service trips to deliver, pick up, or install or repair the product; instruction to the customer on operation of the
product; repair or replacement of fuses or correction of wiring or plumbing, or correction of unauthorized repairs/
installation.
•• Failure of the product to perform during power failures and interruptions or inadequate electrical service.
•• Damage caused by leaky or broken water pipes, frozen water pipes, restricted drain lines, inadequate or interrupted
water supply or inadequate supply of air.
•• Damage resulting from operating the Product in a corrosive atmosphere or contrary to the instructions outlined in the
Product’s owner’s manual.
• Damage to the Product caused by accidents, pests and vermin, lightning, wind, fire, floods, or acts of God.
•
•• Damage or failure caused by unauthorized modification or alteration, or if it is used for other than the intended
purpose, or any water leakage where the product was not properly installed.
•• Damage or failure caused by incorrect electrical current, voltage, or plumbing codes, commercial or industrial use,
or use of accessories, components, or consumable cleaning products that are not approved by LG.
•• Damage caused by transportation and handling, including scratches, dents, chips, and/or other damage to the finish
of your product, unless such damage results from defects in materials or workmanship.
•• Damage or missing items to any display, open box, discounted, or refurbished Product.
•• Products with original serial numbers that have been removed, altered, or cannot be readily determined. Model and
Serial numbers, along with original retail sales receipt, are required for warranty validation.
•• Increases in utility costs and additional utility expenses.
•• Repairs when your Product is used in other than normal and usual household use or contrary to the instructions
outlined in the Product’s owner’s manual.
•• Costs associated with removal of your Product from your home for repairs.
•• The removal and reinstallation of the Product if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in
accordance with published installation instructions, including LG’s owner’s and installation manuals.
•• Damage resulting from misuse, abuse, improper installation, repair, or maintenance. Improper repair includes use of
parts not approved or specified by LG.

Strange vibration or noise

Remove the transit bolts &
caused by not removing transit
tub support.
bolts or tub support. Transit
Tub Carton bolt
support base

Leakage caused by dirt (hair, Clean the gasket & door

lint) on gasket and door glass. glass.

Not draining caused by clogging

Clean the pump filter.
of pump filter.

Water is not coming because

Clean the inlet valve filter
water inlet valve filters are
or reinstall the water inlet
clogged or water inlet hoses are
hoses.
kinked. Inlet Filter

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Water is not coming because too Clean the detergent
Dispenser
much detergent use. disperser drawer.

Laundry is hot or warm after Hot

finished washing because the Cold Water
Water Inlet Reinstall the inlet hoses.
inlet hoses are installed in Inlet
reverse.

Water is not supplied because

water tap Turn on the water tap.
the water tap is not turned on.

Leakage caused by improper

installation of drain hose or Elbow
Reinstall the drain hose.
clogged drain hose. Bracket

Tie Strap

Leakage caused by improper

installation of water inlet hose or Reinstall the inlet hose.
using other brand inlet hoses.

No power problem caused by Reconnect the power cord

loose connection of power cord or change the electrical
or electrical outlet problem. outlet.

Level
Service trips to deliver, pick The warranty covers
up, install the product or for manufacturing defects
instruction on product use. The only. Service resulting from
removal and reinstallation of the improper Installation is not
Product. covered.
1°

If all screws are not installed

Install 4 screws at each
properly, it may cause excessive
corner (Total 16EA).
vibration (Pedestal model only).

Adjust the water pressure

Water hammering (banging) High
Natural
Pressure
water flow by turning down the water
noise when washing machine is Water
Sudden
stopping valve or water tap in the
filling with water. Hit!! Loud noise water flow
home.

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